Thursday night was so good I nearly missed another flight to WellingtonInternational megastar musicans Crazy P, Norman Jay and Nic Francuilli all entertained crowds in Auckland last Thursday. I caught them all. This was followed by a Smokey and the Bandit style run to the airport, to catch a flight bound for the time of my life.For an in depth look at what I thought of these events. CLICK HERE! |
Issue #134 lucky devils were:Dan McLeod got the Ted E Bear tix.Roanne Hautapu won the www.rosesarered.co.nz voucher. Dan Monk got the first Mischief Box couriered out. Anna Ellis won Dropped passes. Stacey Hill is drinking at Traffic Bar this Friday for free. Kerry Read is seeing The Hootchie Kootchie Girls at Toto. Emma Ryburn can pick out a new Mr Vintage t'shirt at no cost. Paul Veza is going to rock out at Slinky at the ASB Showgrounds later this month. Ross Tunmer got sent The Bush Party double pass. Will Graham won tickets to Pure'n'Sexy Kim Kruger is seeing “In Search Of A Midnight Kiss” at The Academy Cinema. |
14 cool things to win this week are:1 x Double ticket to Bush Party 2009 on Feb 28th. This looks like an amazing outdoor music extravaganza, especially if you are a dub/roots fan. If you'd like to attend this wicked party with a friend at no charge. Put the headline “Bush Party” as the title for an email back to me.1 x Double pass for The Wellington Beer Festival, on at Waitangi Park on Feb 28th. So for all the fans of beer and wild parties down in Welly, drop me an email back with “Wellington Beer Festival” as the title. 1 x Double ticket for the now famous Dinner and a Movie evening at the tranquil Toto Italian Restaurant. The movie is the apt “A Decade Under The Influence”. A social relaxed evening where you enjoy 4 courses and a classic movie selected by resident movie guru Glen. Type “Toto Restaurant” as the header for an email back if you'd like to attend. 1 x Double ticket to see David Stassman perform Ted E Bear's farewell tour at SkyCity on Feb 18th. I am so going to this, I'm sure my sides will be split by half time. If you'd like to join me then put “Strassman” in the subject box of an email and send away. 1 x $65 box from www.mischiefboxes.co.nz. Mischief Boxes are a wicked new site that kicked off this week. They have great gift boxes for parties and special occasions, all which you can customize yourself. To win, go to their website, look around and count up how many products they stock. Put that number as the title for your entry back to me. 1 x Double ticket to Wild Bean Cafe Zoo Music at The Auckland Zoo. This sessions features 2 of NZ's most talented musicans in the names of Nathan Haines and Hollie Smith. A picnic vibe, and you can BYO. Put “Zoo Music” in the subject bow of an email and send it over here to maybe win. 1 x Double passes for “Dropped” at Ink & Coherent this Saturday. It's a Valentine's Day special gig, so expect to see the place in a new light. Same pumping tunes and happy party vibe though. To maybe win, type “Dropped” in the subject box of an email and send it on over here. 1 x Mr Vintage t’shirt. You get to go into their Falcon St store in Parnell and select any t’shirt you like. Their garments are very funky, and the service is always with a smile. Put “Mr Vintage” as the header of your email when you mail me back. Check out www.mrvintage.co.nz. 1 x Boudoir double pass. It's a Kitty Club event at SpyBar NEXT Friday. Get in early for comp. champagne and a goodie bag. Guy's can only get in if they're accompanied with a lady. Type “Kitty @ Spy” if you'd like to attend for free. 1 x $50 voucher for www.rosesarered.co.nz. Valentines Day is fast approaching, you don't want to leave it too late to spoil your partner, or secret admirer. To enter, go to the website, find the Valentines Extras section, name one of the naughty extras and put it as the header. 1 x $50 bar tab for the Traffic Bar & Kitchen to be used NEXT Friday after work. A funky fresh place (located on the corner of Queen & Quay streets) with the meanest menu in town. It's busy, and there's always something going on there. If you'd like this tab email me with “Traffic Bar” as the header. 1 x Double ticket to see the now famous Hootchie Kootchie Girls burlesque style dancers, at Toto's NEXT Fri or Sat. It's raunchy but not revealing, risky but not rude. Write “Hootchie Kootchie” as the header for your email entry back to me to possibly win. 1 x Double ticket to “In Search Of A Midnight Kiss”, a rom com movie held at The Academy Cinema on Valentines Day. You get a glass of bubbles as you enter the chamber and loads of laughs assured. If you want a good option for this romantic day type “Academy Cinema” as the title for an email and send it to me. 1 x Double ticket to Slinky Cirque du Carnival, on at the ASB Showgrounds on Feb 28th. The main drawcards are UK DJ's Ilogik and Technikal, but for me it's the onstage carnival acts that will be truly mind-blowing. A dance party of international quality. Write “Slinky” as the header for an email back to me to be in the draw. |
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Wednesday February 11thNeighbourhood BarNew North Rd, Kingsland No Charge. 5 – 11pm Go down on a school night and check out Kingsland's newest bar on the block. It's got a big courtyard garden bar out front and is themed to make you feel like your in a cosy homestead bar inside. I went along last week twice, it was heaving, fun and filled with fun social folk. And/Or Telecom Movies In parks: Eagle Vs Shark Tahiki Reserve, Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden No Charge. 7.30 – 10pm Cuddle up and watch one of NZ's more recent classic pieces of cinema. That's all really. |
Thursday February 12thTop Gear LIVE (begins)ASB Showgrounds, 217 Greenlane West, Epsom Tickets $20 - $150 (if available), from www.ticketek.co.nz. 5.30 – 7pm The TV show comes to life, smell the rubber and laugh at Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond's irreverent approach to motoring, and humour. They're joined by NZV8 driver, Greg Murphy to show off the most breath-taking stunts, amazing special effects and blockbusting driving sequences, for a 75min show with some of the world’s best precision drivers. And/Or The Neons Reunite Pony Club, 55 Customs St (below Showgirls), Auckland Central No Charge. 10Pm – 1am I love these guys, all good mates who really do rock the party. They'll be dressed in theme and playing all the best 80's tracks ever. Their passion and sound is sensational. |
Friday February 13thLe Grand Cirque (last days)The Civic, Cnr Wellesley & Queen St, Auckland Central Tickets start at $44.90 for adults from www.the-edge.co.nz. 7 – 10pm Seen by millions, Le Grand Cirque is a jaw-dropping visual feast of breathtaking acrobatics, spellbinding contortionists, soaring aerial performers and white-knuckle stunts. The performers have been hand picked from around the globe for their unbelievable abilities. The result is a fast-paced, heart-pounding spectacle that will astound you. A must see. And/Or Phat 09 After Party The Studio, 340 K Rd, Newton Tickets $45 - $65 from www.phatclub.co.nz. 10Pm – 6am Even a non D&B/Break/Dubstep follower like me has heard of genre pioneering The Stanton Warriors. The dynamic duo are one of the biggest acts in techno. They are supported tonight by The Upbeats and a host of other topline acts. It'll be massive. |
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Saturday February 14th (Valentines Day)Kumeu Beer Wine & Food FestivalKumeu Showgrounds, Access Rd, Auckland West Entry $25 (kids under 16 free). 11Am – 6pm A fun day out in the sun in a pleasant rural setting just 20 minutes from downtown Auckland. Live music with Golden Horse as the lead act. The Festival showcases the Auckland region’s high achievers in the fields of cuisine, wine and boutique beer. At the same time it supports the vital work of the Auckland Branch of Epilepsy NZ, and the NZ Epilepsy Assist Dog Trust. And/Or Club Couture: Pool Party SkyCity Pool Deck, Level 7, Federal St, Auckland central Tickets $29 from dswift@aa.co.nz. 2Pm – 12am The main attraction here is the venue. The views, decadence and facilities are stunning. If it's a great day weather-wise I couldn't think of anywhere better in the city. Dancing to hot beats with the pool beckoning sounds like a winner to me. And/Or Dropped Ink & Coherent, 268 K Rd, Newton Entry $20 per couple ($15 a single). 10Pm – 6am I never go out for a bit of a bender without finding techno. On this night I choose the Dropped dance party. A slightly underground vibe, thanks to the funky regulars and staff. Tonight they theme it Valentines style with plush this, and lush that. Prizes and giveaways, plus devilish electro and house tunes. |
Sunday February 15thBFM Summer SeriesAlbert Park, Mayoral Dr & Queen St No Charge. 12 – 6pm A different vibe from the George FM parties. More chilled and a focus on bands. A great park with steep banks so you get a view from everywhere, and shade if you need. Pack up the chilly bin with everything you may need and sprawl out for the arvo. |
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Monday February 16thThe Lion Foundation Season of The Thirty-Nine StepsThe Maidment Theatre, 8 Alfred St, Auckland Central Tickets $30 - $52 from www.maidment.auckland.ac.nz. 8 – 9.30pm Four fearless actors play 139 roles in 100 madcap minutes in this inventive adaptation of John Buchan’s classic British spy thriller. The handsome all-action hero, Richard Hannay, encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women, in a race against time to save the British Empire. |
Tuesday February 17thStrassman: Ted E Bear's Farewell Tour (begins)SkyCity Theatre, Hobson & Wellesley St Cnr, Auckland Central Tickets $49.90 - $59.90 from www.ticketek.co.nz. 7 – 9pm I used to religiously watch Strassman on his TV show 10 years ago. Having never seen a ventriloquist IRL I can't wait to laugh my socks off. Ted E Bear will no doubt be badgered by his nemesis Chuck Wood on the night, but who will come out on top? |
Wednesday February 18thGo By Bike BreakfastTe Wero Island, Eastern Viaduct, Auckland Central No Charge. 6.30 – 9am It's about exercise and getting cars of the road. Dress up and/or come in teams to win prizes. A healthy complimentary full cooked breakfast for all. |
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Cool Events To Watch Out For On The Horizon:Feb 18th – Go By Bike Day @ Auckland CentralFeb 18th – David Strassman & Ted E Bear @ SkyCity Theatre Feb 20th – Iron Maiden @ Mt Smart Stadium Feb 20th – Kitty Club @ SpyBar Feb 21st – Devonport Wine & Foot (begins) @ Windsor Reserve, Devonport Feb 21st – Crusty Demons @ Vector Arena Feb 21st – SkyCity Starlight Symphony @ Auckland Domain Feb 21st – Sounds Of Summer dance party @ Masonic Tavern Feb 21st – Club Luxury @ Spy, Trench, Kermedec Feb 21st – Zoo Music feat. Hollie Smith & Nathan Haines @ Auckland Zoo Feb 22nd – NZ Warriors V's Nth Queensland Cowboys @ Nth Harbour Stadium Feb 22nd – More FM Winery Tour 09 @ Villa Maria Vineyard Feb 23rd – Fall Out Boy @ Vector Arena Feb 24th – Roberta Flack @ The Civic Feb 25th – Dinner & A Movie @ Totos Restaurant Feb 26th – N*E*R*D @ Vector Arena Feb 26th – Sounds In The Sun 2009 @ Unitec, Mt Albert Feb 26th – Splore: The Living Lounge (begins) @ Western Park Feb 27th – Fringe Festival (begins) @ The Basement Feb 28th – Bomfunk MC's feat. Rico Tubbs @ Code Feb 28th – Billy Connolly Tour 09 @ Vector Arena Feb 28th – Wellington Beer Festival @ Waitangi Park Feb 28th – The 2009 Bush Party @ Music Mountain, Matakana Feb 28th – Rhythm & Jazz @ Kawau Island Feb 28th – Slinky: Cirque Du Carnival, dance party @ ASB Showgrounds Feb 28th – Modular Party feat. Ok Ok @ Cassette # 9 Feb 28th – Lionel Ritchie @ Mission Estate Winery, Napier Feb 28th – Southside Comedy @ TelstraClear Events Centre Feb 28th – Auckland Cup Week (begins) @ Ellerslie Racecourse March 1st – UPFM Solar Series Phase 4 @ Tahiki Reserve March 1st – Teddy Bears Picnic @ Auckland Domain March 1st – Billy Connolly Tour 09 @ Vector Arena March 3rd – Summer Jam 09 @ Logan Campbell Centre March 4th – Eric Clapton @ Vector Arena March 4th – Stella Artois Auckland Cup Day @ Ellerslie Racecourse March 4th – Apron Strings @ Western Park March 4th – Cheesefest @ SkyCity Convention Centre March 5th – Circus OZ 30th Birthday (begins) @ The Bruce Mason Centre March 5th – Auckland Festival 09 (begins) March 5th – Auckland International Boat Show (begins) @ The Viaduct March 6th – Sander Kleinenberg @ The Studio March 7th – Zoo Music feat. Mint Chicks & Pluto @ Auckland Zoo March 7th – Space Disco @ Cassette # 9 March 7th – NZ Midget Grand Prix @ Western Springs Speedway March 7th – Diamond Day @ Ellerslie Racecourse March 8th – Lil Gav's 30th Bday @ Quarry Bar March 8th – BFM Summer Series Music @ Albert Park March 11th – Movies In Parks: Casino Royale @ Western Park March 12th – Urban Soul Orchestra @ Transmission Room March 13th – Womad Dance Festival @ New Plymouth March 13th – Get Shakey feat. Ian Carey @ Princes Wharf Superclub March 13th – Pasifika Festival (begins) @ Western Springs March 14th – The NZ Beer Festival @ Ellerslie Racecourse March 14th – NZ v India International Cricket @ Eden Park March 14th – Big Club Night Out @ Ink & Coherent March 18th – Coldplay @ Vector Arena March 18th – Movies In Parks: (Mystery Feature) @ Western Park March 19th – Taste Auckland (begins) @ Ellerslie Racecourse March 20th – M.O.S feat. Ashton Shuffle @ The Studio March 21st – The Who @ Nth Harbour Stadium March 21st – Rock'n'Roll Rally 09 @ Western Springs March 21st – Slynkey Girls Only Party @ Suite Bar March 22nd – Purina Bark In The Park @ Waiatarua Park March 25th – Kings Of Leon @ Vector Arena March 25th – My Fair Lady (begins) @ The Civic March 25th – Dinner & A Movie @ Totos Restaurant March 26th – Gerry & The Pacemakers @ SkyCity Theatre March 27th – Scandinavian Festival (begins) @ Alexandra Park Raceway March 28th – Urbis Design Day @ 9 Central Auckland Showrooms March 28th – Oxygen dance party @ The Studio March 28th – Marty's 33rd birthday/leaving party April 4th – Party Marty leaves NZ |